"Don't give up!"
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~ Elizabeth ~
I was walking on the hallways towards my locker when I felt a hand on my shoulders. "Still persistent, Virginia?" His words carried a trace of mischief and fake surprise.
"Of course, I am," I replied, grabbing his arm and forcefully taking it off my shoulders. After my Dad's betrayal, I feel like I have toughened up a bit more, even though it's been just hours ago... but it has made me realize just how much could change in just a matter of hours.
"Still, feisty." I ignored him as I worked towards my locker and fished out some items that I needed for the day. But then, I realized too late that I wasn't meant to do that in front of him.
"See you soon, Virginia!" He said and left finally, like really finally.
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"Hey." Evie waved at me as soon as I
